About this resource
This interactive lesson plan helps students explore the health effects of smoking and vaping through quiz questions, role-play activities and investigative reporting. It supports discussion about nicotine dependence, harmful substances and the important differences between smoking and vaping. It also makes clear that vaping is less harmful than smoking, but is not risk-free and is not for children or non-smokers.
What’s included?
- Full presentation covering the dangers of smoking & vaping
- Interactive quiz with True/False & multiple-choice questions
- Investigative news bulletin activity:students become reporters uncovering the facts
- Discussion prompts to encourage critical thinking and engagement
- Facts and discussion prompts to challenge misconceptions
Who is it for?
- Secondary school teachers delivering PSHE or science lessons
- Youth workers and wellbeing staff educating young people
- Schools looking for an engaging No Smoking Day activity
- Anyone wanting to start a conversation about nicotine addiction and health risks